Vice President

Overview

Vice President – Carlyle Private Equity Partners (CPEP) – responsible for leading the growth and development of CPEP, an evergreen private equity vehicle for retail and high-net-worth investors, while driving the origination and execution of buyout transactions across sectors within Carlyle’s Global Private Equity (GPE) platform.

Responsibilities

• Lead the origination and execution of buyout transactions across sectors.
• Support the growth and development of CPEP, collaborating closely with the Head of CPEP and senior Private Equity professionals.
• Provide strategic fund‑level oversight and participate actively in investment execution.
• Manage portfolio construction and performance tracking for the evergreen vehicle.
• Mentor and develop junior talent, fostering a high‑performance culture.
• Communicate investment theses and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics or related field (required).
• Advanced certifications such as MBA, CFA or CAIA strongly preferred.

Professional Experience

• 6–10 years of experience in private equity, investment banking or related alternative investment fields.
• Demonstrated experience executing complex private equity transactions and leading cross‑functional deal teams.
• Familiarity with evergreen vehicles or long‑duration capital strategies is a strong plus.

Competencies & Attributes

• Deep technical expertise in financial modeling, valuation analysis, capital structuring and performance tracking.
• Strategic thinker with a sophisticated understanding of private equity fund mechanics and portfolio construction.
• Strong communication skills and ability to articulate investment theses to senior stakeholders.
• High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and financial platforms (Bloomberg, Preqin, Capital IQ, FactSet); experience with SQL, Python or VBA is a plus.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Entrepreneurial, self‑motivated and comfortable operating in a dynamic, growth‑oriented environment.
• Proven team leader and mentor.

Benefits & Compensation

Base salary range: $250,000 (location specific).

Annual discretionary incentive program based on individual and organizational performance.

Comprehensive benefits package, including retirement benefits, health insurance, life insurance, disability, paid time off, paid holidays, family planning benefits and wellness programs.